I think I can play any skill position, said Steele. The kids, overall, are learning how to compete on both sides of the ball, he said. Tamburello credits former Shades Valley head coach Robert Higginbotham for directing him to a prep school in Sweetwater, Tennesse. Hes a total athletehe is probably the most underrated running back in the state, Nelson said of his senior running back. The Mountie special teams also contributed to the win with solid play. From the spring until now, David made great strides on and off the field, said defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. He became one of the leaders for the offensive line., David is a bubbly, lovable, and God-fearing young man with an open mind, his mom, Felicite Hunter, said. Mitchell replaces coach David Partridge who led Shades Valley to a 5-7 record last season. He attended camps at Florida State, Troy and Middle Tennessee this summer and has garnered interest from UAB, Costal Carolina, Troy, and Middle Tennesse. I think we are going to have a great future here. Sophomore Tyree Hines will man the other corner. The offensive line did an incredible job Friday night, said Mitchell. Valley was forced to punt on their next possession, and the Tigers gave the ball right back in good field position after a bad snap while punting. After forcing a Pinson Valley punt, Christian Thomas sprinted 53 yards and gave the Mounties a first down at the Pinson 25-yard line. NEW! Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/25/18). Not surprisingly, he was named Friendliest his senior year. Smith's knowledge of the spread offense and his track record should make him an interesting candidate for any jobs that open up over the remainder of the offseason. We are going to be a very uptempo team that shoots the three ball and plays pressure defense. The Mounties have several threats behind the arc. After the successful PAT by Aguilar, the Mounties led 35-12 with 7:27 remaining in the contest. I was pleased that we were able to come out fast, learned from last weeks mistakes, and overcame some early turnovers, said Pinsons Lee Guess. Sophomore JiQuez Daniel also had a big game with five receptions for 65 yards. When they invited me to play football, I was the only Hispanic on the team, he said. Hes an excellent defensive back, he said. The foundation that Coach Dye laid in my life: athletics, hard work, discipline, that was the greatest thing that could have happened to me, Tamburello said. Thomas scored on a 48-yard run in the spring game. The senior defensive back returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown and had another interception on a Huffman 2-point conversion attempt. The kid is a hard worker, and I cant say enough good things about him. Nelson believes that Guerrero is the best kicker in the area and deserves a chance at the next level. Mahand and his father are getting to experience it together. The defense, led by sophomore linebacker Nathan Lavender with 13 tackles, played much better than the previous week. Shades Valley has definitely experienced a variety of changes since it opened in 1948, but many solid symbols of tradition remain. The Mounties play host to Pinson Valley tonight at 7 PM. For over fifty years, Shades Valley was THE premiere program among Jefferson County schools. The Mounties had fully expected to return an experienced signal-caller in junior quarterback Earl Woods. The Mounties strong ground game allowed the play-action pass to have some success. Off the field, they have helped numerous players find spots on college rosters. Under his leadership, the program won the 2017 state championship. OXFORD The Shades Valley Mounties lost to the Oxford Yellow Jackets on the road 45-13 in Region 6 play. Huffman moved the ball to the Valley 5-yard line but fumbled the ball. Were proud of all the work these kids put in all summer and fall and excited to come away with top-7 finishes and two runners making All-State, said Hewitt head coach Matthew Michalke. There on the 9-yard line, Wuilmam had a chance to do something that he would have never dreamed of seven years ago. Even when I came to high school, I was kicking with offensive lineman cleats like in middle school!. The Hewitt-Trussville boys and girls teams finished in 7th place in 7A. We are going to get better; it just takes time.. During that period, the Mounties record was 123-48 (72%). They have now won four of their last five games. Fairfield ripped off an 80-yard run, but a penalty backed the Tigers up to the Valley 40-yard line. The passing game showed life, and the running game continues to get better each week. I thought we did a great job running the football, said offensive coordinator Kyle Dickerson. Thomas again converted the PAT, and the Mounties held a 14-6 lead with 6:18 remaining. I am proud to represent my country, El Salvador, and I am so thankful for all the people who still believe in this team and support us.. I am thankful that the Irondale Chamber of Commerce is willing to partner with the school. The Mounties put together a long drive and drew blood first on an 8-yard scamper by junior quarterback Steve Brown as time expired in the first quarter. He ultimately wants to have a farm-to-table business. Stanhope Elmore put together a drive culminating in a 20-yard touchdown pass from Bryant to Thomas with 11:35 to play in the game. He completed 11-of-19 passes. The fourth quarter was all Clay, and the Cougars pulled away to a big win, largely on the experience of their seven seniors and two juniors. Chat Fans 0 Boys Varsity Football Aug 27, 2021 @ 5:00 pm Add Photo/Video Post Away Team S S Shades Valley Mounties Irondale, AL Home Team P P Pinson Valley Indians Pinson, AL Box Score Shades Valley Thomas attended football camps at Troy, Middle Tennesse, and Austin Peay this summer. The Mustangs mounted one last drive before the half but it was thwarted by senior Malique Steeles interception as time expired. I want my legacy to be that I didnt quit and worked hard to win, he said. Shades Valley broke the tie with a pair of free throws by Crawford that pushed the Mountie lead to 56-54 with 3:03 to play. Howard sees progress in his young team as the Mounties get deeper into region play. I cant say enough about Marlon Compton. Malique has good instincts for the ball, Brown said. In 1969 he founded Beaver Construction Company/Arlington Properties where he remained until the time of his death. His father, Morris, was a coaching legend in Alabama. Academics are extremely important to Holifield, and he wants to set an example for younger players. The Eagles powerful offense was led by senior running back Troy Bruce, Jr. Bruce came into the game averaging 147 yards per game and having scored 14 touchdowns. "I had no idea any of this was coming until we had a 3:20 meeting on Monday afternoon," Smith said. Going from A.G. Gaston to Valley was a significant change in Moores life. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com. The Mounties host Anniston next Thursday at Frank Nix Stadium. One of the busiest players on the field Friday night was Christian Thomas. Pearson scored the games first touchdown on a 79-yard run. I also want to inspire someone not to lose all hope even if their situation doesnt look good.. The two teams met for 48 straight years. The Mounties could not move the ball, and the two teams headed to overtime. Coach Yeagers teams are extremely well-coached and physical. Shades Valley has only played five playoff game since the 2000 season. Head coach Rueben Nelson was pleased with his team. Marlon Compton hooked up with Mario Craver again for a 17-yard touchdown. The Mounties finished with 132 yards of total offense. Both teams were forced to punt on their next possessions. Some records may be incomplete. Our guys played a really good first quarter, and then things got away from us, Nelson said. We were one of the few schools that really got into 7-on-7 early, said Higginbotham. In 1986 he was named the SECs lineman of the year and a team captain. Schools. Briarwood has a strong running game to complement Vizzinas arm. He knows that the Spartans will be a big test for his team. Part of the Jefferson County School System, it was established in Fall 1949 on Hermosa Drive near Homewood as a replacement for Shades Cahaba High School. Thomas began the 2022 season as the Mounties starting running back. Steele, Webb, and senior Cameron Harris had a tackle for a loss, as did freshman Derice Johnson. This time the Mounties came away with a 62-59 win at home. I think that was the big opportunity that every kicker waits on, he added. They are a very well coached team. The first quarter was a defensive affair, with both teams trading punts and unable to get on the scoreboard. These schools are not connected, but are linked together for classification for competition in the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Weve just got to get better, he said. For Rashad Morris, a starting offensive lineman, the season came to a premature end on September 9th. Huffman took possession of the ball at their 35-yard line and moved to the Mountie 5-yard line in 10 plays. Our punter is probably the best in the metro area, Nelson said of his senior. Hes so quick coming off the line, says Mountie cornerback Ken Odom. Coach Jamie Mitchell was extremely proud of his teams performance. Any amount will help! He scored a two-point conversion and kicked two extra points. After a short punt, Oxford started on their 42-yard line. Quarterback JCaius Moore hit Pearson on a 47-yard scoring strike to cut the Hornet lead to 14-6. Shades Valley Football Schedule OVERALL 5-4 0.56 Win % REGION 2-4 5th 6A Region 6 HOME2-2 AWAY3-2 NEUTRAL0-0 PF189 PA266 STREAK2L Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Hunters favorite verse is Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Bessemer City held a 14-7 lead with 1:39 remaining in the half after the successful PAT. Mitchell still believes he has a good team and they are very close to turning the corner. She put me in charge of collecting the money., Coach Higginbothams advice to the 2022 Mounties is the same message he gave to his previous 35 teams. One of the reasons he wanted to play his senior year is this is his last chance to accomplish something he wanted to, said Wallace. Shades Valley led 7-3 with 36 seconds remaining in the quarter. They were 5-0, had just beaten Penn State, and were ranked number one or two in the nation, he said. Leonard is an exceptional student. Caleel Holifield didnt expect to be on the sideline for the last two games of the year, but an ankle injury against Pell City ended his season early. As mentioned previously, Nathan Lavender will be the long snapper. Shades Valley first played Mountain Brook in 1968. Freshman quarterback Zayvian Bolden hit senior wide receiver Christian Thomas for a 34-yard touchdown. I think we are trending in the right direction.. Richardson then joined Bobby Humphreys Birmingham Steeldogs staff from 2002-2005. The Mounties have fallen behind other programs, and now they need YOUR help to bring the program to the same level that many of their rivals enjoy. When Richard Richardson stepped off the football field in Mountie Stadium on November 7, 1986, he thought his playing days were over. Shades Valley takes on Auburn this Saturday and Clay-Chalkville faces Pell City Thursday night. They are a very good team, and it will be a circus atmosphere, he said. They defeated Huffman 41-20 in a region game almost two weeks ago. Coach Robert Higginbotham, Mounties Gaining Valuable Experience This Summer, Mounties Close Spring Camp With Win Over Springville, Mounties Eye Playoffs After Critical Region Win, https://svmounties.com/2021/10/13/from-el-salvador-to-irondale-a-kickers-journey/, From El Salvador To Irondale: A Kickers Journey, http://www.ahsfhs.org/teams2/teampage.asp?Team=Shades%20Valley, Mounties Look To Lions After Loss To Gardendale, Mounties Fall To Mountain Brook In Region Game, Mounties Face Tough Challenge In Spartans. We had a lot of success, so it worked out.. The Shades Valley football program is in the process of growing. Christian Thomas sealed the victory with a darting 26-yard run for a first down. Junior Jordan Pearson had 118 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown. Due to a penalty, a 50-yard Christian Thomas touchdown was taken off the board. Higginbothams third year leading the Spartans ended with an undefeated season and the 1975 state championship. The PAT was blocked, and the Tigers led 28-22. Darius has been here with the group cheering them on each week, said defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. He was having a good off-season in the weight room before his injury.. This page reports current and historical sports scores, game information & news involving all Shades Shades Valley Mounties Athletic News | Irondale AL Mitchells philosophy is you must run the ball and stop the run to be successful in high school football. The coaches have done an excellent job, and I know we are going to get better, Nelson added. Moore credits Head Coach Robert Higginbotham and Defensive Coordinator Owen Butts for his success in high school and helping to get him to the next level. The Mounties are 23-12 all-time versus the Spartans and 4-6 in their last ten meetings. It is the law of the jungle; only the tough survive, Mitchell said. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Im very proud of my affiliation with Shades Valley. Freshman Jeremiah Williams hit 57 three-pointers as an eighth grader last year. Left to right: Robert Higginbotham, Owen Butts, Wes McDanal, and Crawford attend a fundraiser for the Shades Valley football program, Saturday, November 12. I would say we are an older group, but not with a ton of playing experience. On the next Shades Valley possession, Brown threw an interception, and Oxford took over with 3:45 remaining in the period. Thomas is looking to get back on the field and score touchdowns very soon. Son prevailed over father as the Spartans won 22-20. Shades Valley punched their playoff ticket this past Friday night with a 50-0 win over the Woodlawn Colonels. The Mountie offense could not find a rhythm and had to punt. Woodlawn outscored the Mounties 24-13 over the last 8 minutes to cut the final Valley lead to 11 points. 220 likes. The young Mounties team settled down in the second period and cut the Cougar lead, with the help of the 3-point shooting by freshman Jeremiah Williams, to 13. Christian Thomas, Kendarius Irvin, JiQuez Daniel, Marcus Thomas, Tramel Rush, Sephan White, Dreyden Foster, Torez McCall, Kordae Harper, and Jacari Wedgeworth will be in the rotation. I was sitting on a curb eating a hotdog, and Terry Bowdens father, Coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State came over and sat down next to me on the curb and started talking to me about going to Samford. Moore calls that experience surreal. The Mounties have won 543 games, won 13 region/area championships, played in the first-ever playoff game in the state of Alabama (1966), made six semi-final appearances and two state championship game appearances. Brian Moore wasnt exactly sure what to expect when he entered Shades Valley as a sophomore in the fall of 1985. Coach Rueben Nelson was very appreciative of the donation. The coach told me that he was going to help me with my English., While Guerrero was happy to try a new sport and work on his new language, his mother was skeptical. We were missing three of our runners on Saturday; thats what kept them out of the top 5.. Im proud of them, but we have just got to get better.. I thank the coaches for the opportunity to kick that field goal in the last seconds. We understood playing as a team, and most of our guys played both ways, he said. The defense set the tone early with an interception returned for a touchdown by Marlen Sewell. From the trip to Prichard for the Mounties first playoff game against Vigor in 1966 to the playoffs at Legion Field in 1974,, Paschal continued, we would reminisce about games we both witnessed and what might have been, such as the near misses in the state title games against Vigor in 1987 and Anniston in 1994.. The Mountie 2021 coaching staff was a mix of staff coaches and new coaches brought in by Nelson. James Lucas cut the Valley lead to 28-15 on a five-yard run with 9 seconds remaining in the period. It will be a special night at Shades Valley as Mrs. Marjorie Kay Nix and the Nix family will be honored at halftime. He wants to own his own construction company eventually.. Location. Thomas carried the momentum from the spring into the seven-on-seven seasons this summer and came up with big play after big play for the Mounties. A big home crowd got a preview of the 2022 Mounties last Thursday night as Shades Valley defeated Springville 28-7 at Frank Nix Stadium. November 1st, 2021 Recap: Shades Valley vs. Vestavia Hills 2021 Leonards goals for the year are to finish the 2022 football season strong and have an excellent senior season with the Mountie basketball squad. For the record, Tamburello won the toss, and Auburn went on to defeat the Crimson Tide 21-17. Roderick is a player that any coach would love to have, said wide receiver coach Martee Pope. One thing I learned through the injury is unexpected things happen sometimes, he said. Daniel Diazs PAT was good. Guerrero said the first thing his mother asked him after telling her he wanted to play this strange new game was, How are you going to play this sport if you dont understand anything?, I started playing offensive line, defensive line, and kicking, he said. The Mountie defense held the Eagles short off a first down and forced a punt. I thought it was a joke before I realized it was really him. Slow starts are beginning to really hurt us, said Mountie head coach Audwin Howard. The linebacking core is talented but inexperienced. After the first five games the staff settled on the current starting lineup. Wuilman Guerrero continues to impress Nelson as the punter and kicker for the Mounties. Kordelle Steele, Josh Little, Kevin Lin, Bryan Blackwell, and Teren Moore will start against the Spartans. He started playing football at Moody High School, but a torn ACL cost him his sophomore year. One thing is for sure, the Mountie football team will miss Rashad Morris and that big smile. Shades Valley dropped their season opener on the road last Friday night to then 3rd ranked Clay-Chalkville. Talented senior running back Luke Reebals is a hard runner with speed and good hands. They made the playoffs twelve times, won nine region championships, played in two state championship games, and advanced to two state semi-finals. I have been speaking to him weekly for the past few months, and I know he has his priorities in order and wants the best for his kids and Shades Valley. The two teams traded punts over the next two series. Shades Valley got their first win of the 2021 season this past Friday night. The talented 2020 7A state champions downed Valley 54-37 in the opening round. When Shades Valley faces off with the 3rd ranked Cougars of Clay-Chalkville this Friday night, the Mounties will have a new leader at the helm. The Mustangs then turned the ball over on downs after driving into Shades Valley territory. He also had a rushing score. He has been a great influence on his little brother, said his mom. That hard work paid off for him. He was drafted in the third round by Philadelphia in 1987. Moore hooked up with fellow sophomore Dacorion Thomas for a 61-yard touchdown. It was a huge win for us, he said. The departure of Jamie Mitchell to Hillcrest High School caused the players to have to adjust to a new coach and a new system for the second time in two years. This weeks Offensive Cuff em Award goes to: Christian Thomas. The shutout Friday night marked the first time since 1941 that a Shades Valley team has been shut out four times in one season. Jordan Pearson bounced back from an injury and carried the ball 19 times for 138 yards, and scored three rushing touchdowns. Since then, there have been multiple injuries and some departures from the group along the front. Even though his playing days were over, Richardson knew he could stay close to the game he loved by going into coaching. Stepping in as a defensive back for the Mounties isnt easy. on Mounties Compete In Heritage Thanksgiving Tournament, on Shades Valley Alumni Hold Fundraiser For Football Program, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Pell City, on Mounties Get Homecoming And Huge Region Win Over Pell City, on Center Point Secures Playoff Bid With Huge Region Win, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Bessemer City, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Huffman, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Fairfield, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Stanhope Elmore, on Where Are They Now? Against Chelsea the opportunistic defense forced five turnovers. When asked why he always sits at the top row, at the 50-yard line, Paschal said, Those of us who attended Shades Valley football games through the years knew Charles Hancock as a fixture at home and away games. We want to win, but we want to be known as playing a tough game of football, Nelson said. The Tigers were penalized for kick catch interference, and the Mounties started from the Fairfield 36-yard line. The Mounties held Cullmans option running attack in check for most of the night. What makes him a great player is his versatility.. We will keep working; our best basketball is ahead of us, said Howard. The PAT was successful, and Stanhope Elmore held a 7-6 lead with 11:24 remaining in the half. You are always disappointed with a loss, but I am pleased with the way our guys fought. The Lions secondary had no answer for speedy wide receiver Al Weathers IV. Vizzina has rushed for 347 yards and added nine touchdowns on the ground. Pinson-Pinson Valley overcame four turnovers and a gritty performance by Shades Valley to punch their ticket to the playoffs with a 23-6 win over Shades Valley. The Mounties will be looking for their first playoff win since Nov. 9, 2017. It was a total team effortI am happy that they are finally starting to come along, said Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson. 88NO. Sign In. I thought my guys played really hard, said Richardson. Little did he know that almost a decade later, he would be playing on the west coast as a University of California Golden Bear. There is just something about the contact that I love., Defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. has been pleased with Tolberts play this season. The Lions rushing attack was led by Luke Reebals, an outstanding junior running back, with 185 yards on 15 carries. Our guys are responding well to the adversity, said defensive coordinator Justin Hannah. It happened against Mountain Brook, it happened against Briarwood, it happened against Pinson Valley late in the game, said Mitchell. Against Huffman, Guerrero was five out of five on PATs, averaged 39 yards on five punts and two touchbacks on kickoffs. Mitchell Etheridge, III, a 6-foot-2, 260-pound defensive end that will play at the next level, spearheads a talented group of defensive linemen. Id pass her the ball, and she had no fear in taking it to the basketshe was awesome., Malique Steele showed his moms same fearless attitude early on. Will you please consider helping out the Mountie football program? Offensively, our offensive line gave us a chance to control the game. I have seen those things and believe this staff can replicate the previous success. The elder Higginbotham coached for 25 years and won multiple mythical state championships at West Blocton and Enterprise. Marlon Compton completed a 7-yard pass to Mario Craver for a touchdown with 2:40 remaining in the quarter. Briarwood is coming off a 41-21 loss to 7A James Clemens this past Friday. The 3rd period was a back-and-forth affair, and Valley managed to pull within a dozen at 51-39 as the two teams headed to the final period. 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